Economic and community development Charities
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The Llandyfaelog And District Agricultural And Horticultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureAdvancement of Agriculture and Horticulture for the benefit of the public by holding an annual show at/near Llandyfaelog
Bold Colliery Recreation Ground And Welfare Institute
Associations, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareThe centre continues to be well used by its tenants and various sections of the community. It now offers a variety of services including community education, employment training, crime prevention and social activities.Its sporting sections has various rugby teams, football teams and bowling teams. A new bowling pavilion and refurbished changing rooms are included in the charity's future plans.
The Xerox (uk) Trust
Economic and community development, EducationEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityArts/CultureRecreationEconomic/Community/Development/Employment
Chelmsford Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationAn educational trust that awards grants to individuals to assist with education or training such as books, fees, tools or equipment to help them achieve employment or professional qualification. Applicants must live (and have had 5 years residence) in Chelmsford Borough or former Chelmsford Rural District or have been a student at a school or equivalent in these areas.
Prospects (kensington) LTD
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareEducation and training for disadvantaged people leading to employment Education includes Supplementary School, Structured educational Internet Activities. Advocacy, and advice. Computer Courses from basic to advanced skills. Supporting people into employment.
Parish Room
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, FacilitiesHiring of the Hall for various functions - Fund RaisingVarious local organisations use the hall - ie Young Farmers, Nursery, Bowling but to name a few
Whimple/broadclyst Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
The Memorial Hall (1914-18) (1939-45) Great Ryburgh
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureLOCAL MEETING PLACE FOR VILLAGE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES - EG BOWLS CLUB, MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP, DANCING, PLUS AD HOC COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS JUMBLE SALES.
Stratton And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. and B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Ince Blundell Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesFacilitating a range of community activities and gatherings, for residents of Ince Blundell and the surrounding areas, through maintaining and making available Ince Blundell Village Hall.
Reigate And Redhill U3a
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HousingU3A provides Public Benefit by facilitating continuing education and social welfare to older people no longer in full-time employment. This is achieved by forming small, interactive groups of people with common or related interests who meet in each others homes, by organising general, monthly meetings with expert presenters on a wide range of subjects and by running trips to places of interest.
Warriors Of Praise Ministries Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, ReligionWe operate as a UK prayer base for the nations. Our building is used for teaching, training and education, also for fundraising and administration. Abroad we pioneer projects to feed/educate destitute children. We encourage local farming, medical & health education. Future plans are to help projects become more self sufficient.
The Rural Youth Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe aim of the trust is to support effective voluntary youth work with, and on behalf of, young people in the rural areas of England & Wales. The trust will concern itself primarily with the motivation and training of young people, developing their personalities and individual capacity to play their full part as caring and active members of their rural communities.
Pontfaen Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisurePontfaen YFC meet on a weekly basis. The club is open to all young people aged 10 to 26 years of age. Activities include art & craft, drama, sport etc.
Daniel Gaskell Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentAwards grants for promoting the education, including physical and social training of persons under the age of 25 years who are or who have a parent resident in the area of the former Horbury Urban District.
The Manifold Valley Agricultural Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationFostering competition and fellowship within the rural community of the parishes bounding the course of the River Manifold through an annual show. Awarding a bursary to students from the area. Making grants to other charities serving the area.
Garboldisham Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of people of Garboldisham and the surrounding areas. This is to include use for recreational, cultural and sporting pursuits, as well as meetings, lectures, classes, and for other forms of community activities, with the aim of improving the quality of life for all the villagers.The village hall is the central point for the village.
The Olive Tree Trust
Economic and community developmentThe Olive Tree Trust supports small scale projects in urban areas of deprivation in Britain that encourage a sense of community, provide opportunities for the disenfranchised and dispossesed, aid regeneration of the local environment and work towards building an improved and sustainable future for its inhabitants.
Reading Refocus
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthREFOCUS WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFITS BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS MAINLY OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC ORIGIN IN AND AROUND READING, BERKSHIRE WHO ARE EITHER INVOLVED IN CRIME OR AT RISK OF BECOMING SO. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH MENTORING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELLING, COACHING, IN-SCHOOL PROJECTS AND HOLIDAY PROVISIONS.
Tewkesbury And District University Of The Third Age
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureProvision of educational and recreational activities in the Tewkesbury area for those no longer in full time employment. This is done mainly through small self help groups.
1st Framework
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationArts and Education, community regeneration & capacity building initiatives. The charity operates mainly in South East England but has been invited to present its work at festivals, conferences,competitions and events in the UK and at international festivals. 1st Prize European Year of Lifelong Learning, 1st Prize Londoners of the Year (Community Development).
The Bapchild And Tonge New Village Hall Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesTo provide community activities and raise money for the maintenance of the hall.
Scalby Village Trust
Economic and community developmentTo protect and promote the character and amenities around the villages of Scalby and Newby and to preserve land and buildings of beauty or historic interest. registered with the Civic Trust.
Landscape Research Centre LTD
Economic and community developmentTo promote and encourage:Education through research into the evolution of British rural landscape from the Palaeolithic to the present day; The provision of education and training in landscape research methodology; the dissemination of the useful results of landscape research.
Colchester And District Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,554 registered economic and community development charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the economic and community development charities by income?
Barnardo's is the largest by latest reported annual income (£340.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of economic and community development charities?
Economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £4.0bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for economic and community development charities?
Across all economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of economic and community development charities?
Economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £1.4m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.